Post by Mike D on Feb 5, 2013 14:17:46 GMT -5

Alrighty folks, I am going to start the official list for Camp Inforoo VIP. Please use this thread to discuss any specifics for camp this year. Let's try to keep this informative and to the point. This post will be updated with the current list for this year as well as meeting places/times when we decide on those. The list below are those who have sent me a PM with the info to confirm they are going in with us.

I kindly request the following info from those that are going to be in our camp:1. Inforoo Name - Please also include your original inforoo name for sending PM's (My inforoo name is Mike D but for PM's I have to use my original name Dziegiel)2. Real Life Name3. Phone Number - cell phones preferred as a home number will not help if I need to contact you on your way to Roo4. Email address - please look for an email confirmation from me5. Have you actually purchased your tickets yet(in full or started the payment plan)?6. Will you be driving or riding, who will be in your car? Please also include the names of those who will be coming with you that are not on inforoo. I am looking for a head (giggedy) count and a vehicle count7. Any requests on who you would like to camp by? If you will be sharing gear with someone and need to be parked by them I will need to know!! Also, last time I did this I had a designated "quiet kids corner". This is for folks who know they don't rage much, if at all, at night and wanted a little tamer atmosphere at camp. Mind you, it is still Bonnaroo, but at least your direct neighbors will be quiet 8. Anything else you think I need to know or would like to share would be great . . . . sharing is caring 9. Something I would like to add this year - How many Roo's have you been to? This one is more for fun, but I would like to get the total number of Roo's for the group and maybe figure the average for the group, etc. Add up all the years and hold a little contest for whoever guesses the closest?

Please send me this info in a PM with subject line "VIP 2013" or something like that.

Seeing how this is Camp Inforoo VIP I would like to keep as much of the discussion pertaining to our camp here. I will be emailing out some information as far as camp plans, phone list, and how to ensure we all have a drink in our hands by noon

We will be deciding on the exact time as Roo gets closer, but plan on being in Manchester by 8 or so on Thursday morning to meet up. I know this is early for some, but when you take into account a straggler or two, the possibility of some wait to get to the tollbooths, searches, getting us back in a group, and hopefully all parked in the order we want, it can get late in a hurry. My goal when I did this in 2011 was to give us enough time to get most of camp setup and be relaxed with a drink and victory items in hand by noon. We will do our best to compensate any late folks, but it is next to impossible to reserve a full spot for a late car. I know we have been able to fit extra cars in on occasion, but please don't count on it. Coming in late and moving only gear into our camp should not be an issue.

If anyone has any questions please post up here, feel free to PM me, or email me at 274sotke at gmail dot com

This is the list of those who will be meeting up with us on the drive in

If you want to request a specific smiley that better exemplifies you, send me a PM and lemme know. I got a bunch of these little awesome yellow dudes and dudetts waiting to come out and join the party!!! If your +1 is on inforoo and I missed it, let me know and I will add their name.

MEETUP UPDATE

Please be at our meetup by 9:00 AM Thursday. Do not plan on us waiting long if you are running late. I have everyone's contact info and will be sharing mine with you via group emails.

Our meetup point will be in the parking lot of Red Hill Church Of Christ located at 2839 Hillsboro Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355 Google Maps Link

Please be aware that we are guests here, let's make sure we don't create any problems or leave any trash.

Post by Mike D on Feb 5, 2013 14:18:16 GMT -5

I would also like to go ahead and post up that I will have room to accommodate folks that would like to drive down Tuesday or Wednesday and stay in Nashville before the fest. I live about an hour or so from Bonnaroo so it is just a quick jump down the interstate. In addition, if you are flying in and are considering sending some gear via UPS, FedEx, etc I will gladly take it in for you if you ship it to me. I am also 10-15 minutes from the Nashville airport if folks need to be picked up there.

Post by Boner on Feb 5, 2013 18:26:24 GMT -5

My girlfriend and I are flying in from Edmonton Alberta, and taking the airport shuttle, so as long as you can save a small piece of land for us, we'd love to join the fun. Last 2 roo's have been amazing, and decided to treat ourselves this year with VIP. 4 months!!!!

Post by Mike D on Feb 5, 2013 19:50:46 GMT -5

Sounds good Boneroo, once yall get to planning and all that please let me know what kinda equipment you are going to be bringing i.e. size of tent, and other shade structures/EZups, basically things like that that will take up space.

Post by Boner on Feb 5, 2013 20:29:59 GMT -5

I can already tell you the biggest tent we'll have will be maybe 8x8, Tho we may just take the small 2-3 person tent( like 6x6. Since we're flying, we won't have any other shade structures, but we will bring a few fold up chairs to share. So any little space between spaces will work for us, as stated in the PM, were pretty low maintenance. I may be looking for someone to maybe purchase some beer perhaps, I can send money beforehand, and just pick it up at the camp. I don't want to spend 200$ on beer like I have in the past. I can only take so much with me across the boarder, not to mention a 12 pack costs me 25-30$ here, and maybe 15$ down there?and the shuttle doesn't stop between the airport and bonnaroo. I'd be willing to compensate anyone willing to help me out. This is way too early to be talking about. Lol

Post by Boner on Feb 5, 2013 21:04:55 GMT -5

If Mumford does headlines, would a authentic Canadian bever pelt hat persuade you to go, cuz I can make that happen. With the possibility of an EDM tent, and the fact my girlfriend won't be going near it, I may be looking for a partner in crime.

Post by theshining on Feb 5, 2013 22:11:32 GMT -5

If Mumford does headlines, would a authentic Canadian bever pelt hat persuade you to go, cuz I can make that happen. With the possibility of an EDM tent, and the fact my girlfriend won't be going near it, I may be looking for a partner in crime.

Fellow Canadian here that will be willing to enjoy a little time each night at the EDM tent. See you in VIP!

Post by ntellier85 on Feb 6, 2013 1:07:38 GMT -5

If Mumford does headlines, would a authentic Canadian bever pelt hat persuade you to go, cuz I can make that happen. With the possibility of an EDM tent, and the fact my girlfriend won't be going near it, I may be looking for a partner in crime.

Haha. I dont mind Mumford. I just have that bet with postjack where I have to buy him a ticket. BUT we settled up and I bought out now for $100 so I dont have to worry about it.

Post by sl4shd0t on Feb 20, 2013 10:42:49 GMT -5

Newbie here. Hubbie and I live in SoCal and do Coachella VIP/hotel, but have never done Bonnaroo before. I've been watching the McCartney rumors and yesterday when it was announced we agreed to go. Hubby knows seeing Macca is a huge dream of mine Trying to buy the VIP tix sat. Will be flying in with supplies and renting an SUV/truck when we get there. Not sure about the logistics about this whole thing but it *has* to happen for me and I'm reading the boards trying to learn all I can.

Post by Mike D on Feb 21, 2013 10:38:11 GMT -5

No, we will not be meeting at Walmart as it's going to be way too crowded to try to meet up a group like this. From my experience, meeting at a place like that will slow everyone down cause everyone will want to run in for "just one last quick thing" and it will slow down the process. Last time I did this we met in an open parking lot of a closed down grocery store and it worked out great. I will venture down to Manchester again this year to scope out a place for us.